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he is to me and to many americans america's greatest storyteller in history. he has been enormously successful. the winner of major awards for his books and for his lifetime devotion to american history. .. >> you have produced over the years and novels such as liberty tavern that came down 1977 just to remind you of fabric of the difficulties in the book of life during the american revolution. still lives that came out in 1981 about three west point soldiers and their wives about the resignation of the officers' wives that they would be for the rest of their lives so he has told a wonderful story. the lives of our -- "the intimate lives of the founding fathers" this book, end this incredible book just published within the last couple of weeks the influence of women in the shaping of our history, with men who were the mothers, wives, daughters, a nd friends of the founding fathers, washington, frankli n, adams, a hamilton, jefferson, madison , a very different women. enormously interesting providing material for the rebidding stories of the founders as we ment
he is to me and to many americans america's greatest storyteller in history. he has been enormously successful. the winner of major awards for his books and for his lifetime devotion to american history. .. >> you have produced over the years and novels such as liberty tavern that came down 1977 just to remind you of fabric of the difficulties in the book of life during the american revolution. still lives that came out in 1981 about three west point soldiers and their wives about the...
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. >> this is c-span's "america and the court's." next, oral arguments from fox news vs. the board of governors and bloomberg vs. the board of governors from the second circuit court of appeals in new york city. the court will decide whether or not to block a lower-court ruling that will force the federal reserve to reveal the identities of financial restitution is that may have collapsed without assistance from the government's to our program. -- tarp program. [inaudible] >> i will call the day calendar and asking everybody is here. in the two cases to be heard in tandem, good afternoon. the board of governors will split the argument between two lawyers. what will be the principle of division? >> [inaudible] >> you ought to make that clear, because it does not lend itself to any division. i see everyone else is here. ok. united states vs. rojas, counsel present? good afternoon. united states vs. acosta andmillow? everybody is here. chobaz vs. holder. singleton vs. holder? last cas is melience vs. immigration court of appeals. at this time, we will hear bloomberg vs. boar
. >> this is c-span's "america and the court's." next, oral arguments from fox news vs. the board of governors and bloomberg vs. the board of governors from the second circuit court of appeals in new york city. the court will decide whether or not to block a lower-court ruling that will force the federal reserve to reveal the identities of financial restitution is that may have collapsed without assistance from the government's to our program. -- tarp program. [inaudible]...
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and he's the author of the pak sick, the untold story of america's health care crisis. and the people who pay the price. and he's a senior fellow at the think tank. so give a warm welcome to these wonderful -- [cheering] [applause] it is really a privilege to be with them this morning. i'm going to -- when we first discuss this, we thought we would have health reform done already. and we were going to talk about the future of the health reform movement after health -- and we'll talk some about that, but we have got some -- other things i guess we need to traci first. so, i'm going to ask each of you first, to -- to give your own take about where you think we are today, with respect to -- to the fight for get health reform legislation through the finish line. i'm going to start first on my left and we'll do it in other orders on other questions. so ezra. >> i think you could. first, thank you for having me. good morning. i think you could say there's a good news and bad news. and as has been happening recently in the news cycle, begin with the bad. and the democrats don'
and he's the author of the pak sick, the untold story of america's health care crisis. and the people who pay the price. and he's a senior fellow at the think tank. so give a warm welcome to these wonderful -- [cheering] [applause] it is really a privilege to be with them this morning. i'm going to -- when we first discuss this, we thought we would have health reform done already. and we were going to talk about the future of the health reform movement after health -- and we'll talk some about...
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and not only does it not undermine america's prosperity, it is the key to america's prosperity -- or one of the keys. because it maintains a sound money supply and tbhaws a time of crisis -- and because in a time of crisis like we had in late-2008, it is there to step up and may make the tough decisions, independent of the political process, and it has proven that it can do it. and so i would hope we wouldn't allow all of this fervor to find fault with people to overwhelm an extremely talented nominee who deserves to be reconfirmed and who we quite honestly need, who we need in that position as chairman of the federal reserve. mr. president, i yield the floor. the presiding officer: the senator from oregon is recognized. mr. merkley: mr. president, i rise today to oppose the nomination of ben bernanke as chairman of the fed. i do so as a member of the banking committee who voted against his nomination in that committee, because i researched his record, and on that record i believe that ben bernanke is not the right person to lead the fed. in short, bernanke's decisions over the last
and not only does it not undermine america's prosperity, it is the key to america's prosperity -- or one of the keys. because it maintains a sound money supply and tbhaws a time of crisis -- and because in a time of crisis like we had in late-2008, it is there to step up and may make the tough decisions, independent of the political process, and it has proven that it can do it. and so i would hope we wouldn't allow all of this fervor to find fault with people to overwhelm an extremely talented...
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the value of america's houses and savings would have fallen either further. people would have rushed to take their money out of banks. it would have brought about utter collapse. i don't know a better way to say it than that. if people wonder if that was true, all they have to do is look back at what happened in the fall of 2008. you saw the value of american savings fall by almost 40%. trillions of dollars in lost wealth and millions left their homes. thousands and thousands of businesses had to close. that's what happens when you let a crisis get out of control. government should never let that happen. if they don't act and this is important for people to understand. people think it's unfair for the government to act to rescue a financial system. you cannot help an economy recover and create jobs. you can't preserve the value of people's savings without a functioning financial system. >> another moment when we requested the hearing that i was concerned about is the counter parties. they are looking into the whole issue. there have been comments that the cou
the value of america's houses and savings would have fallen either further. people would have rushed to take their money out of banks. it would have brought about utter collapse. i don't know a better way to say it than that. if people wonder if that was true, all they have to do is look back at what happened in the fall of 2008. you saw the value of american savings fall by almost 40%. trillions of dollars in lost wealth and millions left their homes. thousands and thousands of businesses had...
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lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, may they and all the world give thanks for the united states of glory now and forever. amen. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. >> this is a time of action restore bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you here today, and we're very grateful that you have accepted. in january, 2009, i promised that the republicans would stand with you when we believe your policies were in the best interest of our country. when it came to afghanistan, iraq, charter schools, teacher quality -- we did just that. when we disagreed, as we have on some major issues, i said that republicans would not just be the party of opposition, but we would also be the party a better solutions. we formed solutions groups to many of those major areas. they produced detailed alternatives that we have presented throughout the last year to y
lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, may they and all the world give thanks for the united states of glory now and forever. amen. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. >> this is a time of action restore bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you...
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lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, mayday in all the world give banks -- thanks and give you glory, now and forever, amen. >> amen. >> this is a serious time for our nation. it is a time for anxiety for millions of our fellow citizens. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. they believe the government has stopped listening to them. the people are supposed to be in we hope to restore the bonds of trust, and we share the responsibility of listening to the american people. they are the ones who put us in power. in addition to listening to the people, we also need to listen to each other. it is in that spirit, mr. president, that we invite you here today, and we're very grateful that you have accepted. in january, 2009, i promised that the republicans would stand with you when we believe your policies were in the best interest of our country. when it came to afghanistan, iraq, charter schools, teacher quality -- we did just that. when we disagreed, as we have on some major issues, i said that republicans would not just be the p
lord, by seeing in the united states of america your free children working together, mayday in all the world give banks -- thanks and give you glory, now and forever, amen. >> amen. >> this is a serious time for our nation. it is a time for anxiety for millions of our fellow citizens. frankly, for many americans, it is a time of anger. they believe the government has stopped listening to them. the people are supposed to be in we hope to restore the bonds of trust, and we share the...
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as they do, america will be there to help. we're fortunate to have with us today three very impressive witnesses with deep knowledge of haiti and the challenges that we and the haitian people face. paul farmer is the un deputy special envoy 8 for haiti -- for haiit. ti. he has been a friend to me. he has spent a great source for me. -- has been a great resource. james dobbin has written extensively on haiti and on the challenges of reconstruction. finally, the doctor who emigrated from haiti in 1979 to study medicine, can speak to that enormous public health challenges that he faces. he is the incoming director of public health for the state of georgia. we welcome all of you in thank you for being here today. let me turn to senator lugar and we welcome your testimony as. >> thank you, mr. chairman. i would like to thank you again for calling this important hearing on the rescue recovery and longer term issues in haiti. in the ongoing aftershocks since january 11 -- january 12, 2010, is one of the worst natural disasters to con
as they do, america will be there to help. we're fortunate to have with us today three very impressive witnesses with deep knowledge of haiti and the challenges that we and the haitian people face. paul farmer is the un deputy special envoy 8 for haiti -- for haiit. ti. he has been a friend to me. he has spent a great source for me. -- has been a great resource. james dobbin has written extensively on haiti and on the challenges of reconstruction. finally, the doctor who emigrated from haiti in...
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that's the economic engine of america. just over half of the private sector employees work for small companies. we've got to pay attention to small companies if we're going to grow out of this economic problem. 44% of the total u.s. private payroll comes from small employers. 64% of the net new jobs over the past 15 years came from small businesses. 97.3% of all identified exporters came from small companies. and, madam president, on a per employee basis for those companies that applied for patents, small companies are -- have 13 times more patents per employee than larger companies. that's where innovation comes from. i know in new hampshire, i can tell you in maryland, i look at companies every day, small companies coming up with the innovation that's will lead america in the future. they come up with the new ways to deal with our problems. it's the small companies that are the most prolific in providing that type of innovation to our society. whether it's maryland, new hampshire or any of our states. so it's for that re
that's the economic engine of america. just over half of the private sector employees work for small companies. we've got to pay attention to small companies if we're going to grow out of this economic problem. 44% of the total u.s. private payroll comes from small employers. 64% of the net new jobs over the past 15 years came from small businesses. 97.3% of all identified exporters came from small companies. and, madam president, on a per employee basis for those companies that applied for...
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and coming from the department of homeland security and the number one terrorist threat to america is the right-wing extremist, the conservative party or anybody who opposes the war or anything like that. and what did you think our country would be better served if our military was here to protect us and not spread throughout the world and the middle east like you said intervening all of this things and dropping drones on yemen and pakistan and innocent people and what ever. >> host: ambassador crocker? >> guest: you're absolutely right the primary duty of any administration is the security of america and the american people. that was true in the bush administration just as it is true in the obama administration. the challenge comes in figuring out how that is best done. in the will of the 21st century, where our threats come from non-state actors, groups like al qaeda it is a more complicated process and difficult one in many respects than it was during the cold war era. but again, one thing i would say to all of the c-span viewers is think carefully when you use the word enemy and d
and coming from the department of homeland security and the number one terrorist threat to america is the right-wing extremist, the conservative party or anybody who opposes the war or anything like that. and what did you think our country would be better served if our military was here to protect us and not spread throughout the world and the middle east like you said intervening all of this things and dropping drones on yemen and pakistan and innocent people and what ever. >> host:...
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he talked about the everyday man and woman of america having a job. he talked about our responsibility, and let's agree to stop disagreeing and come together on things that we can all approve of. he talked about our nation not to be number two but number one. so i mean who could disagree with that? and there was nothing that he said that i really found disagreeable. >> now, we've all been reading about tension between house democrats and the obama administration. what are your thoughts? >> he said tonight that he was going to be talking not only to democrats but republicans, too. and if you have a better idea let's sit down and talk about in the house and in the senate. and, you know, we thought the senate health reform bill had some things in it that were offensive and he said let's look at what we can do. people talk about -- he came in talking about change. let me tell you the collapse of the market didn't happen overnight and change will not come about overnight but if we work together in unison we can bring about that change. >> who are some of y
he talked about the everyday man and woman of america having a job. he talked about our responsibility, and let's agree to stop disagreeing and come together on things that we can all approve of. he talked about our nation not to be number two but number one. so i mean who could disagree with that? and there was nothing that he said that i really found disagreeable. >> now, we've all been reading about tension between house democrats and the obama administration. what are your thoughts?...
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i propose a systematic way to reform our programs called a road map for america's future. my purpose in putting this out there is not simply to say we have it all figured out, we've got the ideas. our purpose is here's a plan to restore our fiscal future, to pay off our debts, although the mission of health and retirement security and make our economy grow so people have good jobs. the purposes and to encourage others to do the same, bring his or plans to solve our entitlement crisis. bring us your ideas to actually pay off our debt. there is a unique legacy in this country that is about to be severed and that legacy in this country is each generation takes on its challenges so that the next generation is better off. well, as cbo will tell you as every objective statistical how do we know for a fact we are consigning the next generation to an inferior standard of living, that's a fact irrefutable. i encourage you to challenge that. we've got to act now to turn this around so that we give the next generation in this american legacy of having a better future which they will
i propose a systematic way to reform our programs called a road map for america's future. my purpose in putting this out there is not simply to say we have it all figured out, we've got the ideas. our purpose is here's a plan to restore our fiscal future, to pay off our debts, although the mission of health and retirement security and make our economy grow so people have good jobs. the purposes and to encourage others to do the same, bring his or plans to solve our entitlement crisis. bring us...
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we should listen to america. america's a representative republic. that means that the people talk, we listen. we implement their ideas. that's the way it works. lately, the government dictates, the people comply. that's backwards and it's arrogant. in america the people are the sovereign, not the government. we in congress should make the government work for the people, work with them, not over them. stand by their side, not ride their back. the people are talking and their voices cannot continue to fall on a deaf government asleep in denial and that's just the way it is. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from kentucky rise? mr. yarmuth: i ask permission to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mr. yarmuth: mr. speaker, among all of the disastrous consequences of last week's supreme court decision on campaign finance, one of them is a real cruel irony. those of us who think we need public financing of campaigns may now watch as taxpayer
we should listen to america. america's a representative republic. that means that the people talk, we listen. we implement their ideas. that's the way it works. lately, the government dictates, the people comply. that's backwards and it's arrogant. in america the people are the sovereign, not the government. we in congress should make the government work for the people, work with them, not over them. stand by their side, not ride their back. the people are talking and their voices cannot...
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it is a very toxic time in america. people did not trust government or understand what they're doing. the missiles are what we see today in some of these instances that your guest has mentioned. host: houston, texas. what are your thoughts? caller: fit as a republican, -- as a republican, -- and i have been a republican for a long time -- but what should we do here? we cannot have a magic wand. both sides need to start working together on this. what would he do to bring this country back to what it was? if you do not have a job, no health care, that means the government has to pay for some of these people. jobs, health care, everything is important here. republicans are opposing everything, but i have not heard anything that they would do. guest: 01 of the difficulties here is this issue of bipartisanship. president obama pledged when he came into office that his way of handling congress would be different. we would break through all of this toxic discourse between democrats and republicans. frankly, that has not happen
it is a very toxic time in america. people did not trust government or understand what they're doing. the missiles are what we see today in some of these instances that your guest has mentioned. host: houston, texas. what are your thoughts? caller: fit as a republican, -- as a republican, -- and i have been a republican for a long time -- but what should we do here? we cannot have a magic wand. both sides need to start working together on this. what would he do to bring this country back to...
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democrats did not share america's economic urgency. in my opinion, we would deserve to lose more seats. however, that is not the case. when i look at the members of our caucus, i see the urgency every day in the debate, in the eyes of our members, in their stories about their constituents every weekend. they talk to them throughout their communities. as we took our oaths of one year ago, we knew that things were not right in america -- when we took our oaths one year ago. families forced to leave their homes we saw it in small businesses laying off workers in the face of falling sales and rising health-care bills. we knew things were not right when our middle class had been running just to stand still for over a decade, and we knew that something was not right in a political culture that thrives for too long on easy choices, on the philosophy of deficits do not matter. publicly or personally. the entitlements, wars, and tax cuts for the privileged, all paid for with borrowed cash to be paid back by our children. for six years, a republ
democrats did not share america's economic urgency. in my opinion, we would deserve to lose more seats. however, that is not the case. when i look at the members of our caucus, i see the urgency every day in the debate, in the eyes of our members, in their stories about their constituents every weekend. they talk to them throughout their communities. as we took our oaths of one year ago, we knew that things were not right in america -- when we took our oaths one year ago. families forced to...
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in america. we saw in the lives of millions of americans out of work. and the families forced to leave their homes and the elderly down in the security of their retirement after lives of hard work. we saw it when small businesses laying off workers in the face of falling sales and rising healthcare costs and we knew things were not right when our middle class were running just to standstill for a decade and we knew something wasn't right in a political culture that thrived too long on easy choices. on the philosophy of deficits don't matter. publicly or personally, entitlements, wars and tax cuts for the privileged all paid for with borrowed cash. to be paid back by our children. for six years our republican colleagues had an unprecedented chance to put their ideology into law. and they did. and they drove our economy into a ditch. that failure is a fact. and we have to learn from that fact if we want to do better. but placing blame is not the point. because america's recovery is now our responsi
in america. we saw in the lives of millions of americans out of work. and the families forced to leave their homes and the elderly down in the security of their retirement after lives of hard work. we saw it when small businesses laying off workers in the face of falling sales and rising healthcare costs and we knew things were not right when our middle class were running just to standstill for a decade and we knew something wasn't right in a political culture that thrived too long on easy...
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do not know what went on in central america and south america. and i noticed you did not seem to mention anything about chile except they're doing so great. we talk about 9/11 here in new york. there was also a 9/11 in chile, which we did in 1973 when we put pinochet charge. we try to come across with this altruistic attitude that we are going to help everybody, but we do not. we're just down there to get the resources that we want. we do not like to talk about the mistakes that we have done, only the good things. but we have almost destroyed julie and millions of people were killed under pinochet, which we showed under the cia how to do. pinochet. he was in charge for 20 years. he got in in 73 and got out of 93. guest: my math is quite good. yours is wrong. the united states was helping the transition to democracy in chile in the 1980's. yes, we work involved in a coup in 1973, which is regrettable. >> the senate armed services committee chairman, carl levin, recently returned from his trip to afghanistan and pakistan. we will have live comments
do not know what went on in central america and south america. and i noticed you did not seem to mention anything about chile except they're doing so great. we talk about 9/11 here in new york. there was also a 9/11 in chile, which we did in 1973 when we put pinochet charge. we try to come across with this altruistic attitude that we are going to help everybody, but we do not. we're just down there to get the resources that we want. we do not like to talk about the mistakes that we have done,...
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rather than weaker america. mr. president, i yield the floor. the presidinficer:he mr. kyl: thank you, mr. president. i think it's time for the people in the united states congress to be sure we're listening to what our constituents, the american people, are telling us. if it was unclear before, i think the massachusetts senate race should put to rest any doubts about what's really frustrating americans. americans have had it with the soaring level of spending and debt. they know that enormous spending and skyrocketing deficits take a bite out of the economy, dragging down our gross domestic product, our standard of living, and making investors and job creators very nervous. they are concerned about the unfathomable amounts of money now being spent. for the first year of the obama administration, the numbers are eye popping. consider, one, a wasteful wasteful $1.2 trillion stimulus that was a failure, according to the administration's own yardstick. two, a $410 billion omnibus federal spending bill that increase
rather than weaker america. mr. president, i yield the floor. the presidinficer:he mr. kyl: thank you, mr. president. i think it's time for the people in the united states congress to be sure we're listening to what our constituents, the american people, are telling us. if it was unclear before, i think the massachusetts senate race should put to rest any doubts about what's really frustrating americans. americans have had it with the soaring level of spending and debt. they know that enormous...
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do not know the history of what on in central america and south america. i noticed you did not seem to mention anything about chile except they are doing so great. we talk about 9/11 here, but there was a 9/11 in chile in an 1970's, which we did. we basically destroyed the country. we try to come across in the world with this altar was to get to that we're going to help everybody, but we do not -- this altruistic attitude that we're going to help everybody. but we do not. we do not like to talk about the mistakes that we have done, only the good things. but we almost destroyed chile and millions of people were killed under conditions at -- under pinochet. he was in charge for 20 years. he got in in 73 and got out of 93. guest: my math is quite good. yours is wrong. the united states was helping the transition to democracy in chile in the 1980's. yes, we work involved in a coup in 1973, which is regrettable. the united states has a very strong, positive influence in chile and its reputation in chile today. host: thank you for joining us. coming of next, we
do not know the history of what on in central america and south america. i noticed you did not seem to mention anything about chile except they are doing so great. we talk about 9/11 here, but there was a 9/11 in chile in an 1970's, which we did. we basically destroyed the country. we try to come across in the world with this altar was to get to that we're going to help everybody, but we do not -- this altruistic attitude that we're going to help everybody. but we do not. we do not like to talk...
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new york herald, which was at that time in 1877 when it was published it was the biggest newspaper in america. and they've called it a washington love letter. and nobody could believe that it was real at first. and then people who know a little bit about washington's life and stuff, there were some very atchison diaries published. they discovered he had written it better for month after he had become engaged to moffit custis, who was in for the the richest widow in virginia. and this caused consternation in 1877. they couldn't believe that george washington could possibly have thought for another woman. and so, it was like a suspense story as a probe to find out what happened to this letter. and it turned out that the latter never saw the light of day. it was going to be auctioned off of the mystery man body and this appeared for 60 years. and they founded by sheer accident in the files of a harvard library. so when i saw all this, i said to myself, this is a book i was born to write. i've got to write this book. i've got to explain this and then i begin to realize there would be other things
new york herald, which was at that time in 1877 when it was published it was the biggest newspaper in america. and they've called it a washington love letter. and nobody could believe that it was real at first. and then people who know a little bit about washington's life and stuff, there were some very atchison diaries published. they discovered he had written it better for month after he had become engaged to moffit custis, who was in for the the richest widow in virginia. and this caused...
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she left america in 77 e3. so he wanted to write three letters he wrote and the man said i will be glad to take it. washington wrote this letter saying all sorts of things have happened but it's too complicated to get into. i just want to tell you one thing. the moments i spend with you were the happiest of my life. and then in the same letter he put in from martha. >> host: also coming full circle. >> guest >> host: well, this has been fun. i enjoy -- >> guest: delighted to talk with you, barbara. >> host: we would like to open up for some questions. we would like to entertain some of you would like to step up to the microphone and present. >> my question is did any of the wives have strong relationships between them? did they know each other? >> guest: very good question. did the lives of their relationship between them. yes, dolley madison and martha washington were quite different in ages but they were very friendly and in fact there is a story which again is not truly documented which drives historians cra
she left america in 77 e3. so he wanted to write three letters he wrote and the man said i will be glad to take it. washington wrote this letter saying all sorts of things have happened but it's too complicated to get into. i just want to tell you one thing. the moments i spend with you were the happiest of my life. and then in the same letter he put in from martha. >> host: also coming full circle. >> guest >> host: well, this has been fun. i enjoy -- >> guest:...
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as he came on out and seen how america was really feeling he came to the right. and he told everybody, he said he could be our president too, but he hasn't tried to be our president on the right. it just forced us through no matter how we felt and it's turned people off. because he told us - when he was running that he would run and help us and run in the middle but he hasn't. he turned all the way to the left. put special deals in and all those dollars in which he has no business doing. and he's down lot of stuff to harm our country stins since the day he walked. democrats shut their eyes and think e we can do what we want because we have the power. host: did you vote? who did you support. caller: obama. host: who did you vote in the election this year? guest: the guy that won. for people to get jobs back they shut their eyes to everything and said we got the power so we're going to push what we want. host: julie, what would you like to see them do? caller: well he don't have to stand up there every day and cuss the banks and talk about all the stuff that's - an
as he came on out and seen how america was really feeling he came to the right. and he told everybody, he said he could be our president too, but he hasn't tried to be our president on the right. it just forced us through no matter how we felt and it's turned people off. because he told us - when he was running that he would run and help us and run in the middle but he hasn't. he turned all the way to the left. put special deals in and all those dollars in which he has no business doing. and...
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jobs here in america. we think that's very important. it also tries to help states so they're not laying off teachers and policemen and firemen. we think that's very important as well. but let me say something. i did a little -- i get a little confused and perhaps these facts are not well known to you, but i thought i would remind you of these facts. we pursued an economic program that your party put forward from 2001, 2003 on for eight years. now while the people gave us the majority in the house and senate in 2006, obviously president bush threatened to or did, in fact, veto any changes that we made in economic policy. that economic policy which you were a very strong supporter of and your party was a very strong supporter of, you continue to mention jobs. so i want to make sure you know these statistics. in the last three months of the bush administration under the economic policies that not only did you pursue then but you still want to pursue, because, in fact, the proposals that you had made essentially mirror the proposals that we
jobs here in america. we think that's very important. it also tries to help states so they're not laying off teachers and policemen and firemen. we think that's very important as well. but let me say something. i did a little -- i get a little confused and perhaps these facts are not well known to you, but i thought i would remind you of these facts. we pursued an economic program that your party put forward from 2001, 2003 on for eight years. now while the people gave us the majority in the...
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made in america street cars. and i know how proud you are of what you're doing in port land. -- portland. we're proud of it too and it's something i talk about a lot. i also went to see the portland trailblazers beat the wizards the other day, too. but we weren't too happy about that. but anyway. yes, sir. >> mr. secretary, i'm from laredo, texas. i would like to invite you to laredo, texas, the number one inland port. we cross 10,000 trucks a day. and i can assure you that i will prepare you the best mexican food, the best -- and i'll compete with my fellow mayors but i would cook it personally as you can tell, i like to eat. so we'll have a darn good meal. and i'll also prepare you some barbecue as well. >> thank you. >> but, mr. secretary, one of the concerns -- and really we would like to really respectfully invite you to laredo. it's one of the busiest land ports. and the sixth port in the nation. but we have concerns such as waiting times for truckers, you know. and we would really like for you to visit us
made in america street cars. and i know how proud you are of what you're doing in port land. -- portland. we're proud of it too and it's something i talk about a lot. i also went to see the portland trailblazers beat the wizards the other day, too. but we weren't too happy about that. but anyway. yes, sir. >> mr. secretary, i'm from laredo, texas. i would like to invite you to laredo, texas, the number one inland port. we cross 10,000 trucks a day. and i can assure you that i will prepare...
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america or france or germany, whatever the country may be. and that we find that there is no correlation between a strong religious identity and a lower or a weaker national identity. the two can be strong at the same time and indeed they can even strengthen each other. host: when it comes to how much knowledge about the following religions, according to the poll, 3% said they had a great deal of fonl about islam, 34% some, and 23% said none at all. can you clarify what defines a great deal of knowledge compared to some knowledge? >> it's again self-reported. however someone would assess their own knowledge. it is interesting to note that we still find the majority of americans say that they have little to no knowledge about islam. despite the heavy media coverage and despite the growing engagement between the united states and muslim majority societies, i think this is a gap that is important to phil. host: just by comparison, 67% said they had a great deal of knowledge. detroit, michigan, up next. darren on our democrat's line. caller: i wo
america or france or germany, whatever the country may be. and that we find that there is no correlation between a strong religious identity and a lower or a weaker national identity. the two can be strong at the same time and indeed they can even strengthen each other. host: when it comes to how much knowledge about the following religions, according to the poll, 3% said they had a great deal of fonl about islam, 34% some, and 23% said none at all. can you clarify what defines a great deal of...
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high-speed rail is coming to america and is coming to america because of the $8 billion, which is a billion times more than we have ever had at dot because of president obama's vision and vice-president biden's vision on this. they have that inserted in the economic recovery plan because they know that is what americans want. i think when you see the role out of the high-speed rail regions, what you will see is the start, not dissimilar, to when the interstate system started five decades ago. not all lines were on the map, and not all the money was there to pay for it, but here we are with a state of the art interstate system. and i think a few decades that from now, we will have a state of the art passenger rail system in america. [applause] we have a billion dollars we will make announcements on. the administration will be soon. the congress gets it. they included in our transportation appropriations bill $2.5 billion, high-speed rail. that is an additional money that we have been looking at, spending throughout this fiscal year. the other thing is, we gather all the people making a train
high-speed rail is coming to america and is coming to america because of the $8 billion, which is a billion times more than we have ever had at dot because of president obama's vision and vice-president biden's vision on this. they have that inserted in the economic recovery plan because they know that is what americans want. i think when you see the role out of the high-speed rail regions, what you will see is the start, not dissimilar, to when the interstate system started five decades ago....
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strong regions ours the central for a strong america. when it comes to development, it is time to throw out old policies that lead to pollution and sprawl and isolate our communities in the process. we need strategies that encourage smart development with quality public transportation to bring our communities together. [applause] >> that is why we will improve our partnership by working partnershiphud, epa, and make sure when it comes to development, energy, policy, and transportation altogether. we will put people to work and help people rebuild cities, roads, trains stations and other infrastructure. we will crete neighborhoods of opportunity. many neighborhoods have been economically distressed long before this crisis hit. for as long as many of us can remember. while the underlying causes may be under -- maybe deeply rooted and complicated, access to good jobs, affordable housing, convenient transportation that connects people. quality schools and health services. six streets and access to fresh and healthy food. -- safe streets and
strong regions ours the central for a strong america. when it comes to development, it is time to throw out old policies that lead to pollution and sprawl and isolate our communities in the process. we need strategies that encourage smart development with quality public transportation to bring our communities together. [applause] >> that is why we will improve our partnership by working partnershiphud, epa, and make sure when it comes to development, energy, policy, and transportation...
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jobs here in america. we think that's very important. it also tries to help states so they're not laying off teachers and policemen and firemen. we think that's very important as well. let me say something. i did a little -- i get a little confused, and perhaps these facts are not well-known to you, but i thought i'd remind you of these facts. we pursued an economic program that your party put forward from 2001, 2003 on for eight years. now, while the people gave us the majority in the house and senate in 2006, obviously president bush threatened to or did in fact veto any changes that we made in economic policy . that economic policy, which you were a very strong supporter of and your party was a very strong supporter of, you continue to mention jobs. so i want to make sure you know these statistics. in the last three months of the brucks under the economic poll -- bush administration under the economic policies that not only did you pursue then but you still want to pursue because in fact the proposals that you have made essentially mi
jobs here in america. we think that's very important. it also tries to help states so they're not laying off teachers and policemen and firemen. we think that's very important as well. let me say something. i did a little -- i get a little confused, and perhaps these facts are not well-known to you, but i thought i'd remind you of these facts. we pursued an economic program that your party put forward from 2001, 2003 on for eight years. now, while the people gave us the majority in the house...
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this is about the future of america. this is about jobs in america, and there's lots of debates that we could have. but, my goodness, talking about picking a battle over a scientific fact, that's what my colleague is doing. now, she says she's standing with the american people. well, let me tell you a few of the american people who strongly oppose what she is doing. the american public health association, they say "we strongly urge you to oppose any resolution that would repeal the public health findings." the association of public health laboratories, the national association of county and city health officials, the national environmental health association, the the physicians for social responsibility, the trust for america's health, the center for december control who under -- for disease control who under the administration of george w. bush started the scientific work that led to this endangerment finding. 90% of the work on this endangerment finding was done by the bush administration. this is such a radical amendm
this is about the future of america. this is about jobs in america, and there's lots of debates that we could have. but, my goodness, talking about picking a battle over a scientific fact, that's what my colleague is doing. now, she says she's standing with the american people. well, let me tell you a few of the american people who strongly oppose what she is doing. the american public health association, they say "we strongly urge you to oppose any resolution that would repeal the public...
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. -- america. i'm an independent who voted for scott brown and i responded to his message pretty much of stop the madness. what i'm seeing now is really frightening me because as soon as he won, you saw the big machines starting to move into place -- the media machines, political machines. you see late night talk-show host trashing him and making fun of him, and those clips being replayed over and over. give the man a chance. i think the people of massachusetts responded to this message and as soon as his message, stop the madness, got him elected now you see people putting spin. the republican leadership trying to exploit his win, the democratic leadership reviling his win and trying to explain it away. you see all the pundits -- it letterman, olbermann, and the republican side, glenn beck, making fun of them. give him a chance, i am pleading with people. thank you so much. go, scott brown. host: "the new york times" reported that john boehner has hired a former top adviser to the house republican
. -- america. i'm an independent who voted for scott brown and i responded to his message pretty much of stop the madness. what i'm seeing now is really frightening me because as soon as he won, you saw the big machines starting to move into place -- the media machines, political machines. you see late night talk-show host trashing him and making fun of him, and those clips being replayed over and over. give the man a chance. i think the people of massachusetts responded to this message and as...
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this is not acceptable in america. the administration's foreclosure prevention plan says it's going to help borrowers in financial trouble by making payments more affordable and steppeding the repayment period. however, out of the millions and millions of people being affected across this country, just 7% of those who have signed up have completed the treasury department's program to try to rework these loans and more than 49,000, 5%, have dropped out of the program entirely, thousands more remain in limbo. but the biggest bank in the program, bank of america, has completed modifications for fewer than 2% of the 200,000 borrowers they claimed to have enrolled. it's big bank buddies are in the same boat when it comes to modifying our people's mortgages. the people paying for their bills and salaries aren't having their mortgages reworked. in fact, it's clear wall street bankers have no interest in modifying mortgages. they are making millions off of other people's misery and that's just fine with them. this nation needs
this is not acceptable in america. the administration's foreclosure prevention plan says it's going to help borrowers in financial trouble by making payments more affordable and steppeding the repayment period. however, out of the millions and millions of people being affected across this country, just 7% of those who have signed up have completed the treasury department's program to try to rework these loans and more than 49,000, 5%, have dropped out of the program entirely, thousands more...
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as mark stein writes sweden can be sweden because america is america. if we become more like europe, if entitlement programs begin to swallow our whole budget, will we still be able to afford the burdens of global military leadership? i submit that military decline is not an option for the united states. as former secretary of state madeleine albright put it, we are the indispensable nation. that's what american exceptionalism means. it means that because of our unique history, our unique power and the unique appeal of our founding principles, america plays a very special role in global affairs. i fear that many of the policies adopted over the past year will make it harder for america to continue playing this special role. and i hope that during the year ahead the administration will pursue a more sensible and responsible course, as the american people have said time and time again that they want it to do. mr. president, i yield the floor. mr. burris: the presiding officer: the senator from illinois is recognized. mr. burris:are we in morning business?
as mark stein writes sweden can be sweden because america is america. if we become more like europe, if entitlement programs begin to swallow our whole budget, will we still be able to afford the burdens of global military leadership? i submit that military decline is not an option for the united states. as former secretary of state madeleine albright put it, we are the indispensable nation. that's what american exceptionalism means. it means that because of our unique history, our unique power...
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the largest group of cancer survivors in america. now, as we read through the life and work of nancy goodman brinker, one might think this sounds like an obituary. my friends, rest assured, nancy goodman brinker's contributions to society are far from over. while many might retire, given this long resume of accomplishments, she continues to take on the mantle and fight. since her retirement from public service and on the government, she has returned back as the c.e.o. of the susan g. komen centers, and also was recently named the first ever world health organization's good will ambassador for cancer control. finally i would like to read a quote by our president, barack obama, when he issued the presidential medal of freedom to ms. brinker. he said, and i quote, one of the last things susi komen did before she passed away was ask her sister, nancy, to make her a promise. nancy promised her she would prevent other families battling breast cancer from hurting the way theirs had. what began with $200 and a list of friends has become a gl
the largest group of cancer survivors in america. now, as we read through the life and work of nancy goodman brinker, one might think this sounds like an obituary. my friends, rest assured, nancy goodman brinker's contributions to society are far from over. while many might retire, given this long resume of accomplishments, she continues to take on the mantle and fight. since her retirement from public service and on the government, she has returned back as the c.e.o. of the susan g. komen...
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the desire of the people in america for change. host: what about the agenda? this is an election year. there are a lot of people who believe there are significant pieces of legislation that need to be done. guest: first of all, i think the american people expect congress to conduct themselves in a way to inform the american people. the shenanigans in health care around the senate were appalling. backroom deals, trading millions of dollars between senators, without the public knowing what was going on. we have seen the same type of behavior in the house all year. hopefully, what we will see, going forward, is a much more transparent process and one that is more mindful that we cannot spend the money we do not have. we need to take away the environment of uncertainty, preventing job creators from jumping back into became and getting people back to work. host: what do you see this doing for republican money coming in? guest: we have seen an overwhelming increase in interest on both sides. the republican house conference has been all a
the desire of the people in america for change. host: what about the agenda? this is an election year. there are a lot of people who believe there are significant pieces of legislation that need to be done. guest: first of all, i think the american people expect congress to conduct themselves in a way to inform the american people. the shenanigans in health care around the senate were appalling. backroom deals, trading millions of dollars between senators, without the public knowing what was...
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what happened here in massachusetts can happen all over america. we're all witnesses to the truth that ideals, hard work, strength of heart can overcome the political machine. as you know, we ran a campaign never to be forgotten and led a cause that deserves all that we could give it, and now because of your independence and trusts, i will hold the seat once filled by patriots from john quincy adams to john f. kennedy and his brother ted. [applause] as i probably take up the duty you have given me, i promise to do my best for massachusetts and america every time the roll is called. [applause] i go to washington as the representative of no special interest, answering only to my conscience and to you, the people. however, i know i have a lot to learn, but i know who i am and who i served. i am scott brown. i drive a truck. [applause] let me just say in conclusion -- first, thank you from the bottom of me and my family's hearts for your continued support, but i am nobody's senator except yours. thank you. thank you very much. ♪ >> ♪ i got a feelin
what happened here in massachusetts can happen all over america. we're all witnesses to the truth that ideals, hard work, strength of heart can overcome the political machine. as you know, we ran a campaign never to be forgotten and led a cause that deserves all that we could give it, and now because of your independence and trusts, i will hold the seat once filled by patriots from john quincy adams to john f. kennedy and his brother ted. [applause] as i probably take up the duty you have given...
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america is probably less safe as a result. the bomb could and should have been tried in an military court. as an eneconomy combatant he should have been held and interrogated by military officials under existing law. in federal court, they are talking about offering this terrorist a plea deal to get information that he was willing to offer earlier with no deal. now we are making a deal with the devil so the terrorists can a he void justice and making a back-room greefment with authorities. another problem these jihaddists have, they aren't your average-day criminals. they want to kill every american. a few years in prison is not going to deter their mission. to the contrary, those who kill in the name of religion try to kill prison guards. it has happened in the united states. louis peppi was a correctional guard. 10 months before the 9/11 attacks, two al qaeda inmates were held there, these are the ones who bombed the embassy in east africa, killing over 200 people. a federal judge gave these two al qaeda terrorists permissio
america is probably less safe as a result. the bomb could and should have been tried in an military court. as an eneconomy combatant he should have been held and interrogated by military officials under existing law. in federal court, they are talking about offering this terrorist a plea deal to get information that he was willing to offer earlier with no deal. now we are making a deal with the devil so the terrorists can a he void justice and making a back-room greefment with authorities....
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and we need to protect america's waters. i can't believe i'm standing here in the year 2010 saying we need clean water. but that's precisely what i'm saying. because although we have made under the clean water act tremendous progress on point sources, on the contamination that comes out of pipes, we have to address nonpoint source contamination. what happens when it rains? when rainwater flows over our lawns and over our streets, over our parking lots? over our agricultural operations and over in our animal feeding operations and into the drain and into our surface water. sometimes it contaminates our water. and probably nowhere where it's available in the chesapeake bay and there's an executive order to hold us accountable to short term milestone to really improve the chesapeake bay. next, we'll focus on expanding our conversations on environmentalism and on environmental justice. i just left our department's martin luther king day ceremony. and it's always interesting to hear how all the issues that he fought for come down
and we need to protect america's waters. i can't believe i'm standing here in the year 2010 saying we need clean water. but that's precisely what i'm saying. because although we have made under the clean water act tremendous progress on point sources, on the contamination that comes out of pipes, we have to address nonpoint source contamination. what happens when it rains? when rainwater flows over our lawns and over our streets, over our parking lots? over our agricultural operations and over...
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over, he changed america vastly for the better. giving people ordinary people, the ability to buy a car a lot of people to go on vacation, and a lot of people take weekends off. i mean, it's incalculable, the gift that was provided there. and virtually every gift that has allowed the middle-class lifestyle, for better and worse, to emerge with the limbless choices that middle-class people have for this country today has come because of the creative ability of businesses. there is no lesson of any kind of that nature. and i write in the book about, you can go through the typical classes that people have, or even the holidays that they celebrate, we celebrate holidays, little kids learn about holidays. they never learned the pilgrims were part of a corporation. they had invested that they were here to make a profit or so were the people of jamestown. do we have -- and we have time for a few more questions? yes, the lady here. >> my name is emily. i am from england. i would just like to say i think you're a very charming man, but i'm
over, he changed america vastly for the better. giving people ordinary people, the ability to buy a car a lot of people to go on vacation, and a lot of people take weekends off. i mean, it's incalculable, the gift that was provided there. and virtually every gift that has allowed the middle-class lifestyle, for better and worse, to emerge with the limbless choices that middle-class people have for this country today has come because of the creative ability of businesses. there is no lesson of...
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caller: good morning, america. i think we ought to be careful talking about spying and sentenced in china -- censorship in china. we have that in our own government. with aid of verizon and at&t, spying upon americans do to the patriot act, weirdly named, i think it is the most unpatriotic act ever passed. also the silencing of the press and our country on the war -- in our country on the war in iraq, millions of us out in the streets and our press was afraid to cover it. any criticism of our government at that time was totally silenced. also we should be careful of google's reputation. what took them so long? they have been going along. it because they got caught pirated books? host: marie, thank you for the call. she asks, what took them so long? guest: i think what took them so long as they had done a three- year experiment in china to decide whether they can make that market compatible with their company values. i think this was essentially the last straw for them when they realized the chinese government was n
caller: good morning, america. i think we ought to be careful talking about spying and sentenced in china -- censorship in china. we have that in our own government. with aid of verizon and at&t, spying upon americans do to the patriot act, weirdly named, i think it is the most unpatriotic act ever passed. also the silencing of the press and our country on the war -- in our country on the war in iraq, millions of us out in the streets and our press was afraid to cover it. any criticism of...
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this is the cradle of democracy for virginia and america. governor thomas jefferson designed this capitol building. governor patrick henry came here for the laying of its cornerstone. i am humbled today to follow in their historic footsteps. the general assembly first convened in this new building during the first term of america's first president and my favorite, virginia's george washington. [applause] behind me in the pro tunda are the busts of the eight virginians who became president of the united states. it was here that robert everyone lee, the son of a governor, was commissioned as the young nation split into war. it was here just four years later that president abraham lincoln came to begin the process of reuniting a war-torn nation, walking the streets of a still smowldering richmond. it was here 125 years after lincoln's visit that a grandson of slaves, l. douglas wilder took the oath of office as the nation's first african-american governor. [applause] and it is here today that an average middle class kid from fairfax county, the
this is the cradle of democracy for virginia and america. governor thomas jefferson designed this capitol building. governor patrick henry came here for the laying of its cornerstone. i am humbled today to follow in their historic footsteps. the general assembly first convened in this new building during the first term of america's first president and my favorite, virginia's george washington. [applause] behind me in the pro tunda are the busts of the eight virginians who became president of...
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god bless america will now be performed by millly harris of virginia beach. ♪ god bless america ♪ land that i love ♪ stand beside her ♪ and guide her through the night with the light from above ♪ from the mountains to the prayere ♪ to the oceans white with foam ♪ god bless america ♪ my home sweet home god bless america ♪ my home sweet home ♪ ♪ [applause] >> scripture will flow be read by rabi from virginia beach. >> from the hebrew scriptures for the leader, a son of david, lord our god, howçó majestic is your name. you have covered the heavens with your plendor from the mouths of infants and sucklings you have found the strength on account of your foes to put the end to enemy andie venger. when i behold your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you set in place, or man that you have been mindful of him, mortal man that you have taken note of him. that you have made him little less than divine and adorned him with glory and majesty. you have made him master over your handi work, laying the world at your feet, sheep and oxen all of them and
god bless america will now be performed by millly harris of virginia beach. ♪ god bless america ♪ land that i love ♪ stand beside her ♪ and guide her through the night with the light from above ♪ from the mountains to the prayere ♪ to the oceans white with foam ♪ god bless america ♪ my home sweet home god bless america ♪ my home sweet home ♪ ♪ [applause] >> scripture will flow be read by rabi from virginia beach. >> from the hebrew scriptures for the leader, a...
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night% of people hate america because of this. -- 90% of people hate america because of the spreis. the best estimate i have seen and civilian deaths is something like to order 50 civilians -- 250 civilians. the american government estimate is much lower. some human rights group estimated much higher. these are un governed spaces. there is nobody, we have to rely on on reliable local media. it is clear that probably hundreds of civilians, innocent but critics of the deals have probably been killed that as part and parcel of why this program meets the light of day shined on it. host: nashville, tenn., on our democrats line. caller: good morning. i want to add on to what my neighbor from alabama said. he stated about the innocents being killed. in the reported, all we get is al qaeda suspects or taliban suspects. is it constitutional to kill suspects? the we have to have some kind approved here? i don't know all the intelligence but some of the intelligence that we have been getting, some of these guys are not the brightest light bulbs in the ninth drawer. -- knife drawer, if you'll e
night% of people hate america because of this. -- 90% of people hate america because of the spreis. the best estimate i have seen and civilian deaths is something like to order 50 civilians -- 250 civilians. the american government estimate is much lower. some human rights group estimated much higher. these are un governed spaces. there is nobody, we have to rely on on reliable local media. it is clear that probably hundreds of civilians, innocent but critics of the deals have probably been...
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yes, texas is the best state in america. it is not going to be the best state that creates jobs in the future if we do not lower the burden on business. we definitely lost more jobs in texas this year than we gained. we've lost 300,000 jobs in texas alone-year. that is not a record to be proud of. our unemployment rate is higher than every state in the surrounding area. i think the government -- governor talks about how good things are in texas and texas is the greatest day in america, but if we do not deal with the problems in this state, which are not going to remain the best state in america. hiding from it is not the way to make it better. >> as we move through the night, if you want to talk about what people say to create jobs, we can do that. >> cut business expenses. if you are adding business expenses, like the governor is, they are not going to create jobs. lowering taxes at the federal jobs, we're all thinking the same thing. >> i think it is important to point out that we have lost jobs all those jobs government -
yes, texas is the best state in america. it is not going to be the best state that creates jobs in the future if we do not lower the burden on business. we definitely lost more jobs in texas this year than we gained. we've lost 300,000 jobs in texas alone-year. that is not a record to be proud of. our unemployment rate is higher than every state in the surrounding area. i think the government -- governor talks about how good things are in texas and texas is the greatest day in america, but if...
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story that we tell all of america's story. and so that includes the stories of the japanese internment camp or the story of our newest national park in california, which essentially tells the story of discrimination against african-american soldiers in world war ii. >> we'll leave this talk at this point to go live now to a discussion on young palestinians especially those living in the gaza strip. nearly three-quarters of those in the palestinian territories are under the age of 29. the brookings institution here in washington is hosting this event. it's jusç getting underway. >> of this institution and has some other credentials that make him just the right person to get us started. on the topic of how to secure the future for palestinian youth. jim and i are going to engage in a bit of a dialog for a few minutes up here at the beginning. and then we'll turn it into a multilog involving as many of you as possible. and in about 40 minutes or so we'll turn the program over to an excellent panel that's assembled here. and we t
story that we tell all of america's story. and so that includes the stories of the japanese internment camp or the story of our newest national park in california, which essentially tells the story of discrimination against african-american soldiers in world war ii. >> we'll leave this talk at this point to go live now to a discussion on young palestinians especially those living in the gaza strip. nearly three-quarters of those in the palestinian territories are under the age of 29. the...
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caller: i'm kind of curious on white america thinks -- why america thinks we can go to afghanistan and make change when the soviets were in afghanistan for many years, lost many, many, many soldiers, and still accomplished nothing. ñhost: mark mazzetti. guest: and british before then. afghanistan is a place -- it is liche now, but it became known as the graveyard of empires, because these great, powerfulç countries went there and got bogged down. that is a lot of the criticism çof expand america's military presence there,çç is that youe % into a place where they are not open the expectt( -- not only accepted, and where they don't understand the culture. now, there are lessons of history that the military say they have learned, and that they will not repeat the soviet experience. however, the caller is right to be concerned about why will the u.s. do this better? after all, it has been 80 years that the u.s. has been there. -- been 8 years that the u.s. has been there. host: where else does the cia have a presence in efforts against al qaeda? guest: well, they have expanded the
caller: i'm kind of curious on white america thinks -- why america thinks we can go to afghanistan and make change when the soviets were in afghanistan for many years, lost many, many, many soldiers, and still accomplished nothing. ñhost: mark mazzetti. guest: and british before then. afghanistan is a place -- it is liche now, but it became known as the graveyard of empires, because these great, powerfulç countries went there and got bogged down. that is a lot of the criticism çof expand...
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protecting america's great outdoors. it is important to pause just for a second and for us here at interior to recognize that in that act, it was one of the first major bills signed by president obama into law. and with the stroke of a pen, the president on that day, in the white house, in front of the national conservation leadership and the leadership of congress, created two million acres of wilderness, added more than 1,000 miles in the national wild and scenic river system and authorized three national parks, four new national conservation areas, one new national monument and created into law the lanscape conservation system for the land management which covers over 25 million acres. that legislation was a terrific starlet for president obama and for the conservation legacy which we want to build here ate interior and with this country. to build on that we have taken the $3 billion that came to us with the recovery act and we have invested it into america's landscapes. we have also reopened the crown of the statue
protecting america's great outdoors. it is important to pause just for a second and for us here at interior to recognize that in that act, it was one of the first major bills signed by president obama into law. and with the stroke of a pen, the president on that day, in the white house, in front of the national conservation leadership and the leadership of congress, created two million acres of wilderness, added more than 1,000 miles in the national wild and scenic river system and authorized...
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how does one figure actually how one big company-- let's say a goldman sachs or bank of america-- how much would it really hit them? >> in a broad sense it's not a lot of money. in its best years the financial industry makes $200 billion. this is $10 billion a year. it's a fairly small hit. but for some companies it will actually be pretty significant and the reason is the way the tax is structured. this is a tax on borrowing. banks get money for their activities from two sources: the deposits that we put into them or money they borrow from investors. this is a tax on money they borrow from investors. so retail banks like, say, wells fargo which rely primarily on deposits won't be hit as hard. they might pay tens of millions of dollars a year, but companies like goldman sachs, morgan stanley, j.p. morgan chase, companies that rely heavily on borrowed money to fund their wall street activities could face a bill of several hundred million dollars a year. >> warner: so when the president said this would promote reform in the banking industry, are they hoping this tax or fee actually prov
how does one figure actually how one big company-- let's say a goldman sachs or bank of america-- how much would it really hit them? >> in a broad sense it's not a lot of money. in its best years the financial industry makes $200 billion. this is $10 billion a year. it's a fairly small hit. but for some companies it will actually be pretty significant and the reason is the way the tax is structured. this is a tax on borrowing. banks get money for their activities from two sources: the...
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because of course they cover all of north america. and if there's something in their files, and studies have been done, that might give us a sense of the dimensions of this. we very much appreciate it. i would like to give you each the opportunity to tell me, if there's anything you know of, or anything that you think any place you think we should go to find this information. please tell us now. we will be asking you, as the chairman and others have suggested, we will be asking you in writing for this material. so you'll have a chance to go back to your offices and think about it, but if there's anything you could think about it would would be very helpful. >> let me direct the commissioners, as well as your staff, there is a gao report that came out on july 28, 2009, regarding the characteristics and performance of nonprime mortgages. and there's a lot of information that i think would be very useful to the commission enclosed in there. it may not cover, however, you pay option arms, which are categorized as prime mortgages which a
because of course they cover all of north america. and if there's something in their files, and studies have been done, that might give us a sense of the dimensions of this. we very much appreciate it. i would like to give you each the opportunity to tell me, if there's anything you know of, or anything that you think any place you think we should go to find this information. please tell us now. we will be asking you, as the chairman and others have suggested, we will be asking you in writing...
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the united states of america will also force the partnerships that this undertaking demands. we'll partner with the haitian people, that includes the government of haiti, which needs our support, as they recover from the devastation of this earthquake. it also includes the manyç haitian americans who are determined to help their friends and family. and i have asked vice president biden to meet in south florida this weekend with members of the haitian american community and will responders who are mobilizing to help the haitian people. we will partnerçç with the un nations and its dedicated personnel and peacekeepers, especiallyç those from brazil o are already on the ground due to their outstanding peacekeeping efforts there. i want to say that our hearts go out to the united nations which has experienced one of the greatest losses in its history. we have no doubt that we can carry on the work that was done by so many of the u.n. effort that had been lost, and we see that theirç legacy is haiti's hope for the future. we will partner with other nations and organizati
the united states of america will also force the partnerships that this undertaking demands. we'll partner with the haitian people, that includes the government of haiti, which needs our support, as they recover from the devastation of this earthquake. it also includes the manyç haitian americans who are determined to help their friends and family. and i have asked vice president biden to meet in south florida this weekend with members of the haitian american community and will responders who...